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Senate roll call 116 · 72nd Congress · May 23, 1932

To amend H.R. 10236, by providing a tax of one-tenth cent per pound on certain aluminum salts and compounds and 20% ad valoreum on all others not specially prov

On May 23, 1932, the Senate voted 21–43 (HR 10236). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–30, Democrats 15–15, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 members voted against their own party.

During the 72nd Congress (1931–1932), Herbert Hoover was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
21
No
43
Did not vote
35
Date
May 23, 1932

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 15 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 30 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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